Red Sox fans boo Gov. Healey Mayor Wu at Fenway Park opening day
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were booed by over 36,000 fans during a pregame ceremony at the Red Sox home opener against the San Diego Padres.
- The booing went viral on social media, with Republican gubernatorial candidates using the footage to criticize the Democratic politicians and gain political momentum.
- Healey recently called for private airlines to stop providing flights for ICE to deport detained illegal immigrants, following a shooting incident involving ICE in Minneapolis.
- Healey also faced scrutiny after an aide was arrested for cocaine trafficking linked to packages intended for a state office building.
- Mayor Wu has been controversial for her opposition to immigration enforcement, including accusing federal agents of unconstitutional actions and releasing related surveillance footage.
